Spiritualism and the Paranormal
Paranormal research has been around for over a century. Most people in other
countries are much less skeptical and much more accepting of the paranormal than
people in the United States.
Modern Spiritualism began with the investigation of paranormal activity in the home
rented by the Fox family in Hydesville, New York on March 31, 1848. The family
seemed to live at peace during the day, but at night, they were kept awake by
knocks and noises. One night the girls named the knocking "Mr. Splitfoot" and
devised a system of knocks for this spirit to communicate with them - knocks
meaning "yes" and "no" and to designate letters of the alphabet. Through this
system, they found out that this spirit being had been a traveling salesman who was
murdered in the house and buried in the basement. His remains were later found
where he indicated.
This began the rise of Modern Spiritualism and the acceptance of mediumship in
the United States as we know it today. Spirit communication is not a new
phenomena. Our religion is called "Modern Spiritualism" because spirit
communication became a subject of scientific research in the United States in 1848
with the experience of the Fox family. Spirit communication has been with the
human race since the beginning of time and has been documented in sacred spiritual
texts throughout the ages.
The manner in which spirit manifests has not changed. The manner in which we can
detect this manifestation has greatly changed. Tape recorders pick up EVP
(electronic voice phenomena) or spirit voice, cameras of all types catch ectoplasm
and orbs on film. Mediums are no longer tied to chairs to prove they are not faking
physical phenomena. Mediums now appear on TV and radio and give messages
regularly in Spiritualist churches and other places.
Psychic Science Spiritualist Church has mediums who give messages at our regular
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday services.
As Spiritualists, we continue to investigate the presence of spirit beings. We have
had ghost hunts during which spirit communication through pictures and voice
phenomena are evident. We also assist those who are in spirit to pass to the light
which most often calms the manifestation of spirit entities within a dwelling.
Rules for Ghost Hunts
WHAT TO BRING
- In order to participate fully, it is advised that you bring
one or more of the following:
Camera (35mm film, a digital or disposable cameras all work well)
Video camera
Magnetic compass (to detect magnetic fields)
Small tape recorder with a brand new, unopened tape
or a digital recorder
any other ghost hunting equipment you may have
- A snack item to share during the break
- An open mind willing to learn and have fun
We have always had spirit manifestation in pictures
and have had voice phenomena
during ghost hunts at the church.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Do NOT wear perfume or cologne, or use strong soaps
NO OUIJA BOARDS will be allowed
NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING
Dress is casual - be appropriate and comfortable.
You participate in this activity at your own risk.
The church assumes no responsibility for your participation.
The hunt will be conducted in the dark.
If you have any issues with being in the dark,
or of a possible encounter with paranormal phenomena,
this is NOT an activity you would enjoy.
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Updated: January 29, 2012
1415 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-1430
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GHOST HUNT
Friday
April 20, 2012
We will meet in the Sanctuary
at 7:00 PM
for a short class
Have a break for snacks
Hunt Immediately following
If we have a large group,
we will use both the Sanctuary
and the third floor for the hunt
Bring a snack to share
$10.00 for a fun filled evening
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Psychic Science Spiritualist Church
Serving the Indianapolis Community since 1923
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